1. Are you on track to be College & Career Ready?
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Are you on track to be College & Career Ready?

2. What direction are you headed in?

3. Graduation Requirements – 24 Credits
4 English
3 Math
minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II.
Must be enrolled in a math course all 4 years
3 Science
Integrated Science, Biology, Science Elective
3 Social Studies
Survey of Social Studies, World Civilizations, US History
1 Health/PE or NJROTC I
10 Electives –
One (1) Elective from a CTE Area (Agriculture Education, Business/Marketing Education, Family Consumer Science, Technology Education) to support Career Pathway & technology skill
4 should support the identified Career Pathway on a student’s ILP

4. Promotion Policy To be promoted to Grade 12:
Earn 17 total credits by the end of Grade 11
9 of the 17 credits must be a required credit
Grade classification is made at the beginning of the school year only and will not be changed.
Summer School is NOT guaranteed – work to have a strong second semester!

5. Athletic Eligibility
Determined by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA)
17 credits (minimum) must be earned by the first day of school of the Senior year
Weekly grade checks during season
Athletes with two (2) or more failing grades will be suspended for 1 week until grades can be shown as passing.

6. Pre – College Curriculum
Meet PCHS minimum graduation requirements
Successfully complete 2 Years of same Foreign Language
3 or More Rigorous Electives – from CORE, fine arts, vocational/technical courses above the first year introductory level (does not include Health/PE)

7. Graduation Recognition
With Honors – cumulative GPA of 3.5 or
College & Career Ready
College Ready – meeting benchmark on the ACT
Career Ready – (1) passing a KOSSA or receiving an Industry Certificate & (2) passing WorkKeys or 50+ on ASVAB
Valedictorian, Salutatorian & Top Ten:
Highest cumulative GPA
Completion of Pre-College Curriculum
Minimum ACT Composite of 24
Minimum of 4 AP and/or Early College Dual-Credit courses which must include at least (1) course selected from 3 of 4 core areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) + (1) additional AP and/or Early College Dual-Credit course of your choice.

8. Career Pathways
Exploring – designation until you begin your 3rd course within designated pathway
Preparatory – successful completion of 2 credits & enrolled in your 3rd credit within a designated pathway
Become eligible to take KOSSA test
Completer – successful completion of 4 credits in a designated pathway + high school diploma

9. PCHS Career Pathways Business & Marketing Education NJROTC
Family Consumer Science
Consumer & Family Management
Early Childhood Education
Engineering & Technology
Engineering & Technology Design
Business & Marketing Education
Accounting
Administrative Support
Business Management
Marketing
Agriculture
Agribusiness
Horticulture & Plant Science Systems
Animal Science Systems
Agriculture Power, Structural & Technical Systems (NEW!)

10. What is required next year?
English IV
Placement Options: English IV, College/Career Ready English, College English 101 & 102
English placement will be reviewed and verified after online registration & at the end of the school year.
Math
Placement Options: Applied ATC Math, Math for Business & Industry, College/Career Ready Math, Special Topics with Probability & Statistics, Pre- Calculus, AP Calculus, College Algebra & College Statistics
Math placement will be reviewed and verified after online registration and at the end of the school year.

11. New/Returning Courses & Title Changes
Agricultural Power & Machinery Operations
Agricultural Structures & Designs
Wind Ensemble – audition required
Treble Choir – audition required
Chamber Choir – audition required (formerly Individual Technique-Vocal Music)
Principles of Marketing
Foods & Nutrition with Advanced Foods & Nutrition
KY Studies
History & Film
Special Topics in Social Studies

12. Senior Year Program Options
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CAMPBELL COUNTY AREA TECHNOLOGY CENTER
CO-OP/WORK BASED PROGRAMS
ASPIREU EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS
NKU School Based Scholars
Gateway Regional Academy

13. Advanced Placement Options
AP Calculus
AP Biology
AP Studio Art with Special Topics in Art
Identify Advanced Placement course interest on the AP Course Application (reverse side of Registration Form)
Applications will be reviewed for placement approval by the respective departments.

14. Campbell Co. ATC Programs
No Application Required
Include on request form
Placement re-verified at end of the school year
4 Periods = 4 Credits
Applied Math Credit eligible:
Auto Body Repair
Auto Technology
Carpentry
Electrical Technology
Health Sciences
Masonry
YEAR 1 or CHANGE in PROGRAM
CONTINUING – YEAR 2
Application Required
Deadline: February 12th
Include on request form
Placement approval pending
3 Periods = 3 Credits
Applied Math eligible ONLY

15. Co-Op/Work Based Programs
Agriscience Co –Op
Business Co – Op
Child Development Services Co -Op
Marketing Co –Op
Campbell Co. ATC/Vocational Co – Op
(organized through the Vocational School instructor & Principal after school starts)
Complete initial application & return by deadline
Must meet program pre-requisite(s) and agree to terms of program placement.
Must be enrolled in the corresponding co-requisite.

16. ASPIREU (NKU/GATEWAY) Must meet eligibility/admission criteria
NKU – School Based Scholars
Gateway Regional Academy
Students must be 16
Cumulative GPA of a 2.75
Minimum ACT requirements of:
English – 18
Reading – 20
Math - 22
Minimum COMPASS (if not met via ACT)
English 74
Reading 85
Algebra 50 & Pre-Algebra 42
GRA application packet completed with required attachments and approval of high school denoted by counselor’s signature.
Accepted students must attend a mandatory GRA New Student Orientation. These sessions will be scheduled at PCHS.
Complete a special NKU application (available in the Counseling Office) and provide all necessary credentials
A composite ACT 20+, PSAT 141+, SAT 940+
A cumulative GPA of a 3.0
Written permission of school counselor
Written permission of parent/guardian
Must complete each SBS course with a final grade of “C+” or better
Accepted students must attend a mandatory SBS New Student Orientation. These sessions will be scheduled at PCHS.
Parent Information Meeting
Wednesday, January 27th
6:30-8:00 - Auditorium

17. Applications or Auditions Required:
Advanced Placement
Yearbook
Math Peer Tutor
CBI Peer Tutor
Special Technology Topics: Help Desk
School Service Learning
Co-Op > Agriscience, Business, Marketing, Child Development Services
Campbell Co. ATC/Vocational
Individual Technique: Instrumental Music
Auditions: Wind Ensemble, Chamber Choir, Treble Ensemble
Follow instructions and return completed application by February 12th deadline!

18. Focus on College & Career Readiness via Course Selection
Identify your Career Pathway
Refer to Senior Curriculum Sheet
Select (5) Elective credits & (4) Alternate credits
Are there any Pre-Requisites or Co-Requisites?
Have I met the course requirements to take the course?
Did I sign up for the co-requisite?
How many credits is the class worth? Must register for 7.
Full-year classes = 1 credit.
Note “PAIRED” semester classes that combine to equal one credit.

19. Filling out the Registration Form (Required Courses)
Write in English teacher & period
Print your name (first & last)
Write in your Career Pathway and/or Job Title of interest
Indicate English and Math courses

20. Filling out the Registration Form (Elective & Alternate Courses)
Select Electives & Alternates to support Career Pathway:
Write course code #
Print course title
Indicate credit value
Must have 5 elective credits & 4 alternate credits

21. Registration Form Reminders
Electives (5 credits) in order of priority
Seven (7) full credits = full class schedule
Alternates must be listed (4 credits)
Complete AP application on back, if you selected an AP class
Return Registration Form to English teacher by February 5th!
Return completed Class/Program Applications (as applicable to you) to the Counseling Office by February 12th
Do not list courses in jeopardy of failing – Counseling Office will verify at the close of the year & revise request accordingly

22. Drop/Add (Class Change) Policy
February 26th – Last day to change request for next year
Only students assigned to a course NOT on their request sheet will be eligible to request a schedule change at schedule pick-up or during first five days of school. Request does not assure a change can or will be made.
No Mid-Year or 2nd semester schedule changes will be made unless initiated by the classroom teacher or recommended by an administrator as a placement change.

23. Next steps…
Get a parent/guardian signature (plus yours ) on the Registration Form
Talk about your choices with your family
Make changes to your draft if necessary
Turn in Registration Form to your English teacher by February 5th
Insert schedule request in Infinite Campus via English classes week of Week of February 8th.
Update Course of Study in your ILP